Subah Ka Sitara is a 1932 Urdu/Hindi romantic costume film from India. It was directed by Premankur Atorthy for New Theatres Ltd. Calcutta.[1] Subah Ka Sitara was the third of the three films with which K. L. Saigal started his acting career in 1932. The first was Mohabbat Ke Ansu and the second was Zinda Lash.[2] Like the first two films, Saigal used the name Saigal Kashmiri in the credit roll of the film.[3] The film starred K. L. Saigal, Rattanbai, Mazhar Khan, Ali Mir Kumar, Radhabai, and Siddiqui.[4] The music was by R. C. Boral.[5] This was also actor Kumar’s second film, the first being Zinda Lash with Saigal in the lead role. Kumar’s name appeared in the credit roll as Ali Mir and it was from his third film Puran Bhagat that he changed his screen name to "Kumar".[6]
| Subah Ka Sitara | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Premankur Atorthy |
| Produced by | New Theatres |
| Starring | K. L. Saigal Rattan Bai Mazhar Khan Ali Mir Kumar |
| Cinematography | Nitin Bose |
| Music by | R. C. Boral |
Production company | New Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The story revolved around the son of a nobleman and a slave girl.[2] Though the songs of K. L. Saigal and Rattanbai were well appreciated, the movie did not fare well at the box office.[7]
Cast edit
- K. L. Saigal
- Rattanbai
- Mazhar Khan
- Ali Mir Kumar,
- Radhabai
- A. M. Shiraji
- Sheela
- Ansari
- Siddiqui
Songs edit
The music direction was by R. C. Boral.[8]
Song List edit
- "Ab Dawa Dete Hain Woh Aur Na Dua Dete Hain"
- "Arzoo Itni Ha Ab mere Dil-e-nashaad Ki"
- "Iltaza khaalik Se yeh Hai"
- "Hat Jaiji Na Hamko Sataoji"
- "Asq Bahe Bahaa Kare"
- "Khuli Hain Botal Bhare Hain Sagar"
- "Khayal Kashh Woh Karte Apne Bismil Ka"
- "Na Saroor Hoon Na Khumar Hoon"
- "Na Hanste Hain Tere Qaidi"
References edit
- ^ "Subah Ka Sitara 1932". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ a b Nevile, Pran (2011). K. L. Saigal A Definitive Biography. India: Penguin Books India Ltd. p. 12. ISBN 9780143414063.
- ^ "The Music Greats K. L. Saigal". sangeetmahal.com. Sangeet Mahal. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ CITWF. "Subah Ka Sitara 1932". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ Farooqui, Dewan Zubair. "New Theatres Calcutta Renowned Music Directors". members.tripod.com. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ "Kumar". cineplot.com. Cineplot.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ 'Hamraaz', Raghuwanshi, Har Mandir Singh, Harish. "Kundan Lal Saigal (1904-1947) – A Profile". members.tripod.com. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Subah Ka Sitara 1932". Muvyz.com. Muvyz, Inc. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
